Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 5, 2009
I'm sure there is nothing that would stimulate the Republican base like seeing people who are out of work as for no fault of their own not have this.
Said by
James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Carville suggests that the Republican base would benefit politically from the struggles of unemployed individuals.

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